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SoupDogg77

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2016, 04:54:06 AM »
I'll definitely take some pics this evening when I get home, not sure why. Should I have it more open when I'm smoking? I usually close it at least half way and possibly more if I'm trying to maintain a low temp like 225
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2016, 05:03:19 AM »
The type and amount of wood used for smoking will also influence how mush gathers at the top vent. I've had times when one strong smoke will easily darken the vent.
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SoupDogg77

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2016, 05:06:23 AM »
It's been only Apple wood and they've been fairly long smokes, a bunch of pork butts and a beef brisket. Usually 3-4 chunks, smaller than fist size each cook. Most cooks have been 8-11 hrs
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MacEggs

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #18 on: March 23, 2016, 07:28:25 AM »
Quote from: SoupDogg77 on March 23, 2016, 04:54:06 AM
Should I have it more open when I'm smoking? I usually close it at least half way and possibly more if I'm trying to maintain a low temp like 225

Just my opinion, but 225 is over-rated.  I control the temp with the intakes.
I always smoke with the lid vent wide open …. The cooker will find its sweet spot and it's always hotter than 225.  YMMV
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SoupDogg77

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #19 on: March 23, 2016, 01:26:37 PM »
So I cleaned it as best I could for now, this is what it looked like with the gunk, view from both sides. I tried floss but the kind we have is that plasticky kind and it broke. Scrubbed with soap and water I think I'll need some degreaser to really clean it up.

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JoeInTX

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2017, 06:02:02 PM »
I'm resurrecting this old topic as this has also happened to my Kette's top vents.  After just a few smokes, the top vents are very difficult to turn/adjust.  This is the same problem as SoupDogg77 was having.  How can I clean the smoke buildup that's causing my vents to be so hard to adjust? 
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HoosierKettle

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Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2017, 07:00:23 PM »
Not sure what the problem would be. I haven't cleaned my one touch silver after 10 years of heavy use. The vent does become hard to operate with the short tab but one easy trick is to adjust it using your spatula or tongs. Push them against the vent tab or handle or whatever it's called. This is especially handy on grills without the plastic handle thingy.  Plus you don't have to worry about using a glove or hot pad.


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kettlebb

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Re: Cleaning OTG after smoking
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2017, 07:02:16 PM »
To add to @HoosierKettle I notice they are easier to turn as the grill heats up.


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